What supporting documentation do I need to provide in my application to study?
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What documents should I provide?
The entry requirements for each program will give you an idea of the documentation you should provide. These documents help us to verify that you meet the program entry requirements.
Previous study and qualifications
Previous study and qualifications can include Senior School/Year 12, preparation/pathway study, vocational, trades and traineeships, professional qualifications, and tertiary study.
Acceptable documents include:
- Official academic transcripts showing all subjects taken, all results, the key to the results or grading system, name of the award and proof of completion if applicable.
- Official completed Certificate III or higher from a recognised institution, relevant government or issuing body.
- Professional qualifications such as nursing/health qualifications from a registering body; completion certificates associated with music, dance, speech, drama.
- Official awards where exams were taken as a result of membership of a professional association.
- Service records for defence personnel such as a full PMKeyS statement, or letter from your supervisor providing the same details, or if discharged a Certificate of Service which states your rank upon discharge and dates of service.
- For police and emergency services such as fire service and ambulance provide details of rank/occupation, length of service, division.
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be submitted for all applicants other than Year 12 students.
Please note: if you were excluded from tertiary study you will be required to declare this in your application to study.
If you’re not sure about your documents, please contact us.
Work experience
Work experience can be used to meet entry requirements for UniSQ programs. however, different programs may require different types of work experience. Check the entry requirements for individual programs for this information. Generally, work experience can be shown via either of the options below.
- Submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) or professional LinkedIn profile which includes:
- Organisation name
- Position title
- Start and end dates of employment for each position
- Type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
- Key duties, responsibilities and achievements.
- Names, position titles and contact details of referees (employers or supervisors) who will be able to verify the nature of your work for the period of 2 years.
Alternatively, a statement from your employer will be accepted provided it includes the following elements:
- The letter is written on official company letterhead
- The letter is dated
- For the position held:
- Organisation name
- Position title
- Start and end dates of employment for each position
- Type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
- Key duties, responsibilities and achievements.
If you are self-employed, you should provide the same information but include a statement from either your accountant, solicitor or tax agent to verify. This statement should be provided on their official letterhead.
Please note, personnel contacts provided through these means may be contacted by UniSQ to corroborate and verify details regarding your role and responsibilities.
English language proficiency
UniSQ’s English Language Proficiency Requirements Schedule outlines how you can meet English Language Proficiency. Supporting documents may include previous study and qualifications, work experience or official test results. All UniSQ programs have English Proficiency requirements which all students must meet to ensure the best chance of study success.
If you have completed an approved English Language Proficiency test in the last 2 years, please submit your official statement of test results.